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Indeed, we will just have to keep winning 4-0! I’m in block K5…great atmosphere
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So following all the debate, I thought I would give a little review of this facility after the game today. I will try to do this in chronological order as much as possible… 1) We arrived and entered through the normal turnstiles, and then had no idea where to go. There were posters dotted around but it wasn’t clear at all. I asked one of the stewards who told me the Terrace View wasn’t open yet as it’s not finished the refurb. I was dubious, so I asked another steward, he pointed me in the right direction. Again though, not really signposted, so not a great start. 2) On entry, you are given a lanyard and a wristband for this specific match. It feels like a bit of overkill, not sure why both are necessary, especially when you have a season ticket card to gain entry, but so be it. They were very clear that you need both the wristband and the lanyard to gain access and to stay in. I was also given a programme and 2 drinks vouchers. 3) Immediate impressions were that it’s a really nice facility, it’s more like a cool bar that serves food than a traditional pub, and there was a mix of people in there, older, younger, men, women, kids etc. I was surprised how many kids were in there actually, it definitely had more of a family feel than the concourse. 4) There is views out on to the pitch through glass windows, but you can’t access this area as it is the accessible supports area - a bit frustrating but fair enough. I would imagine that if you could access this area, everyone would want to be out there. 5) To the other side there is an access on to the outdoor terrace which is a spillover area to have food and drinks, this is basically the area below the Villa badge on the Villa Park sign on the Holte End, at the top of the steps. Again, this is quite a nice little area and I enjoyed a pint here. 6) Drinks service was a quick and the beers were nice. On tap there I noticed Moretti and Neck Oil, there was a couple of others. I did comment to my pal that the service was very quick for being at a football match, and then he replied to say that “well we are paying extra for hospitality so it should be quicker really shouldn’t it?” There was self pour taps for those paying for drinks or not wanting to wait at the bar. 7) Our seats were in the upper Holte, but it wasn’t railed seating as expected. As I looked around, there was a mix of people with lanyards/wristbands and people without. Atmosphere was amazing! 8 ) At half time as we re-entered the Terrace View bar, there was chants from the concourse of “where were you when we were shit”. It’s banter but actually it made us a bit uncomfortable, we are all there supporting Villa! A bit of a shame for sure. 9) Food service at half time was quick, ordering on online screens and then collecting from the counter. Basically like a McDonald’s. Food was expensive though, reasonable quality. Not sure I would eat again. 10) Post-game we went back down to see what it was like at the end, and it was quieter but there was still enough people milling around and drinking in there. Again there was a few abusive comments and shouting from some lads on the main concourse, “posh bastards” etc. So be it. On the whole I was quite impressed, and it actually made me think that it might be with the extra money. It’s a nice space that isn’t as crowded as the concourse, and the service is quick, that is basically what you are paying for, not enhanced seating. Happy to answers any questions if anyone has any and I am able to. Just to be clear, I purchased a Terrace View season ticket and went with an open mind today, so this is just my feedback based on the experience today after a 4-0 win…
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Have you tried your online account? There is a functionality in there to print match tickets (or download to your phone) and I think if you have bought tickets for an individual game then it will probably be in there…
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This is a great video. He’s got an unusual style, it’s a bit awkward and he doesn’t look very quick but he seems to beat players to the ball and move away from them in a lot of this clips. He reminds me of Lee Sharpe with a sprinkling of Chris Waddle…
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Thanks mate - managed to get it from the post office this morning - crisis averted!
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He’s probably quicker than he looks, but he’s definitely not got Mings speed. The aerial presence is an issue now, especially on defensive set pieces.
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I’m staggered people think we don’t need another centre back (in general rather than Maguire specifically). We currently have - Konsa who is proven, although the general consensus seems to be that he needs Mings alongside him to be effective. Torres who is potentially excellent, and I thought looked good against Newcastle, but who knows if he will settle and how good he will be in the Prem. Carlos who again, might be great, but we don’t really know, and we don’t know how badly his injury has affected the player we signed a year ago. Chambers who is back up at best and I don’t think we can consider a starter. Dendonker as a last resort ok, but we can’t rely on him to play every week at centre half surely. Before Mings injury, I don’t think we were “stacked”, we had a solid proven partnership with two potentially very good players as back up. We need proven premier league experience alongside Konsa IMO. I hope I’m wrong and Torres and/or Carlos tear it up, but even if that’s the case, one injury to either of those or Konsa and we are basically down to bare bones at centre half. Maguire was a suggestion as he ticks a lot of boxes, is proven in the league and has played at the highest level. Granted though, he may not fit the system of playing the high line. There must be other options though.
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Haha, he’s not left footed! But he does play left side…
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I don’t think he’s finished yet, he just needs a fresh start IMO. He plays as a left sided centre back so would fit as short term cover for Mings at least. He’s also a leader, even if he’s gone off the boil (being kind). I’m not suggesting he play ahead of Torres, or that we build the team around him, but I also don’t think we can really rely on Konsa and 2 guys with no premier league experience to get us through this season. Maguire would have been solid buy for West Ham if they could have got it over the line, and I think he would be the same for us under Emery.
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Not sure if this has been mentioned - but I think we should look at Harry Maguire, especially if we could get him on a season long loan with an option to buy….
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Question for anyone that purchased these TV tickets - have you received your ticket cards? I’ve been on holiday for 2 weeks and was expecting to see them on my doormat when I returned today, but there is nothing! I do have 2 missed delivery cards from Royal Mail though - was it sent by Royal Mail recorded delivery by any chance? Panicking now! Thanks!!!
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His hand doesn’t look real though!
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Very interested to see what we do on Sunday! I suspect it will be a high line again with Cash-Konsa-Torres-Digne. So only one change from the back 4 that started at Newcastle. Any other changes such as bringing in Carlos and/or playing Torres at left back, or playing a low block, will be re-inventing the wheel, don’t think we are at that stage yet.
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Worst photoshop ever surely?! Look at the hand floating in mid-air?!
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I think you’ve nailed it here. Terrace View isn’t a landmark change in the direction of travel, but is football generally slowly creeping even further away from where most fans would want it to be…
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You said above that you are getting annoyed that people are jumping the queue because they are wealthier. You don’t know they are wealthier! You have then highlighted the word “financially” from my post. I have paid for my season ticket on a credit card and will be paying it off in the coming months when I can afford to. Quite honestly though, it’s none of your business whether I can afford it or not, or whether I am “wealthy” or not, it’s my choice. 1) it isn’t jumping the queue - it’s a new offering with new facilities, it’s not a like for like package so there is no jumping of the any queue. 2) it’s dangerous/pointless because you can make the same comparison about anyone’s financial position if there are other people who are missing out on things they want because they cannot afford. 3) you are making the point that people are jumping the queue because they are wealthier, but wealth isn’t the key issue - most people on this thread have said they wouldn’t take up the Terrace View because they think it’s poor value, not because they can’t afford it. That’s a fair point as it’s someone’s subjective opinion. 4) you are presenting this current situation like it is a new concept - it isn’t. People place a different value on things based on a whole host of factors and that determines their decision to purchase or not. Some people attend more games than others and then get priority for certain things, is that unfair and because of wealth? 5) it’s dangerous because you are critiquing a small section of fans who are doing nothing different to any other fans, the only difference on this situation is that you personally don’t want to do it, and because you aren’t doing it, there are consequences for your own position. If you can’t see any of the above, then this discussion is as pointless as well!
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Let’s just be a bit careful here. The distinction shouldn’t be that some fans are wealthier than others, it is that some fans are prepared to pay the premium for the Terrace View, even though it may not represent great value (pound for pound). That does not make them better or worse fans or better or worse people for that matter! I would imagine that fans attending away games spend a lot more than £82 per game on tickets/travel/beers, so this isn’t necessarily a financial issue anyway, it’s about choice. If you want to make the argument that because some fans are wealthier than others they are receiving some kind of privilege by accessing Terrace View, then you could argue that regular general admission season ticket holders have privilege because they access extra/away tickets before some others who can’t afford a season ticket, or that those attending all away games last season shouldn’t get priority on away games this season because other fans would like to do that but may not be able to afford it. It’s endless. Making this an issue about one fan being wealthier than another is a dangerous game, and ultimately it ignores the fact that those comparisons can be made about a whole range of other things which are already in place and have been for many years. It also pits one Villa fan against another, and presents this as a brand new thing, when that simply isn’t the case. We are all in the same boat, and have always been in the same boat, in terms of wanting to attend games when we are willing and able to do so, but sometimes demand exceeds supply.
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Would they not have to sell them as hospitality tickets rather than general sale though? So if the only seats available in the ground are the unsold Terrace View in that dedicated block, then they can’t sell them as general admission tickets? If they are committed to the Terrace View, then you assume they will do everything they can to sell the tickets as hospitality with access to the new lounge, with the hope that some of the people buying the tickets for Everton will then decide to buy a season ticket to the Terrace View for the remaining games. I don’t think they will go on general sale as general admission Holte end seats, but if they do then I think it will be very very late in the day. It might even be to members very very late in the day. I might be wrong though!
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Has to be 10% of the hospitality allocation, on the basis that the Terrace View represents 10% of overall hospitality seats in the ground (assuming that the latter is correct)…
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No I got one and a friend of mine got one so on occasion (holidays etc) I may be able to take a guest, and vice versa for him. Info is still very sparse on extra home tickets and away tickets. Apparently it will be forthcoming this week or next.
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I’ll give it a test drive before I think about bringing my 8 year old daughter then!
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I wasn’t given a choice - the only option was safe standing. You still have a seat so have the option to sit, but I imagine everyone is standing just because of the nature of the section!
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Still concerned about our line at the back, seems even higher than last season. Hopefully just pre-season teething!
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I have bought one and I’m not really sure tbh. I havn’t received the season ticket card yet and don’t what block/seat etc. All I know for certain is that it is in a safe standing section (rails on the back of the seats to prevent a surge or people falling over when standing) Can anyone here give me an insight into what the Upper Holte is like? Is it rough? Is it child friendly?
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Terrace View works out at £82 per match if you have the season ticket, and includes 2 drinks and a programme. No food though. How have you got to £120 per match? Are they advertising tickets on a single game basis?